Benicia bicycle hit-and-run under investigation

BENICIA -- Police are seeking new information on a bicycle accident last week that left a 16-year-old boy reportedly hospitalized with serious injuries.

Just before 7 p.m. on July 16, the Benicia teenager was riding his bicycle on West 7th Street toward Military West when he swerved to avoid a turning vehicle, according to a Benicia police press release.

The vehicle's driver did not stop after the bike crash, police said. The incident is being investigated as a potential hit and run, Lt. Mike Greene said.

When the teen braked to avoid hitting the vehicle, which was turning right onto Cheryl Drive, he was thrown from the bike, the release states.

Though no description of the vehicle was provided by police, investigators are asking anyone who may have witnessed or have knowledge of the incident to contact them directly at 745-3411 (press 1), or to leave an anonymous type with Solano Crime Stoppers at 644-STOP.